Webinars

The Data Practices Office hosts free webinars on WebEx. Use the information below to register for the events. Webinars will be recorded and posted on the Data Practices Office YouTube Channel.

Are you having audio problems? Read the Audio FAQs. 

See the Data Practices Office Workshops and Training for in-person training and the On the Road schedule for other training opportunities. 

Free Data Practices Potpourri Webinar

Join the Data Practices Office for a discussion of questions we recently received about data practices issues, with a live Q&A session!

Who should attend?

  • Government staff with data practices responsibilities
  • Government attorneys
  • Media
  • Members of the public
  • Anyone interested in data practices issues!

Webinar details:

Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Place: Remote attendance only

Cost: Free

Register online here!

Download webinar slides here  

Other details and system requirements:

  • We will be using WebEx audio for this webinar. You will need a computer with either internal or external speakers. No microphone is necessary.
  • If you have audio problems during the webinar, please follow the WebEx troubleshooting tips at: General WebEx Audio Troubleshooting.
  • If your audio isn't working, you can click the "Audio" tab at the top of the WebEx screen, click "Audio Connection," then "Switch Audio" and you can call in using your phone to hear the presentation. 
  • The information presented in the workshop is available in alternative formats for individuals who have disabilities. Please contact DPO if you need an alternative format: info.dpo@state.mn.us or 651-296-6733.

Free Personnel Data Webinar Series

Join us for a FREE webinar series covering government personnel data! This series will cover the basics of section 13.43, sharing personnel data, complaint and disciplinary data, as well as frequently asked questions about personnel data. We'll also include a live Q&A session during each webinar.

The series will be held during four sessions on Thursdays at 11 a.m. on the following dates:

There is no cost to attend these webinars, and registration for all webinars is open now. To register please click the date for the webinar you would like to attend. Please register for each webinar you would like to attend.

Other details and system requirements:

  • We will be using WebEx audio for this webinar. You will need a computer with either internal or external speakers. No microphone is necessary.
  • If you have audio problems during the webinar, please follow the WebEx troubleshooting tips at: General WebEx Audio Troubleshooting.
  • If your audio isn't working, you can click the "Audio" tab at the top of the WebEx screen, click "Audio Connection," then "Switch Audio" and you can call in using your phone to hear the presentation. 
  • The information presented in the workshop is available in alternative formats for individuals who have disabilities. Please contact DPO if you need an alternative format: info.dpo@state.mn.us or 651-296-6733.

Presentation Slides from Past Webinars

Below are the downloadable presentation slides from all our past webinars. You can view recordings of these webinars on the Data Practices Office YouTube channel.